US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro earlier this month, and now, president Donald Trump says he tracked the operation closely. In a recent interview, he mentioned how he tracked even the training. He noted how a life-size replica of the compound where the operation was to be executed was created at a military facility in Kentucky.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-russia-or-china-will-occupy-greenland-trump-warns-if-the-us-does-nothing-1768103776450">'Russia or China will occupy Greenland': Trump warns if the US does nothing</a>&nbsp;In the interview with The New York Times journalists at the White House, he didn’t hesitate to say that he was worried about the operation and feared that it could end up like a “Jimmy Carter disaster that destroyed his entire administration.” Being cautious about this one, he referenced what happened with the then president in April of 1980.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-serious-on-invading-greenland-trump-asks-army-chiefs-to-draw-up-plan-to-attack-1768108347147">US 'serious' on invading Greenland, Trump asks army chiefs to 'draw up plan' to attack</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;After Nicolas Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured, a confident Trump said, “We will rebuild it in a very profitable way.” South American country and its oil reserves are what the US is eyeing, and the world is keenly watching the developments as they unfold.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-wears-happy-trump-lapel-pin-but-says-he-s-never-happy-watch-1768116304076">US President wears 'happy Trump’ lapel pin but says he's 'never happy' - WATCH</a> “We’re going to be using oil, and we’re going to be taking oil. We’re getting oil prices down, and we’re going to be giving money to Venezuela, which they desperately need,” Trump spelt out his plans to the journalists and assured them Venezuela will be getting the money it needs; he mentioned it is a dire situation for the country.&nbsp;

Trump noted how a life-size replica of the compound where the operation was to be executed was created at a military facility in Kentucky.

US forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro earlier this month, and now, president Donald Trump says he tracked the operation closely. In a recent interview, he mentioned how he tracked even the training. He noted how a life-size replica of the compound where the operation was to be executed was created at a military facility in Kentucky. Also read: 'Russia or China will occupy Greenland': Trump warns if the US does nothing In the interview with The New York Times journalists at the White House, he didn’t hesitate to say that he was worried about the operation and feared that it could end up like a “Jimmy Carter disaster that destroyed his entire administration.” Being cautious about this one, he referenced what happened with the then president in April of 1980. Also read: US 'serious' on invading Greenland, Trump asks army chiefs to 'draw up plan' to attack After Nicolas Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured, a confident Trump said, “We will rebuild it in a very profitable way.” South American country and its oil reserves are what the US is eyeing, and the world is keenly watching the developments as they unfold. Also read: US President wears 'happy Trump’ lapel pin but says he's 'never happy' - WATCH “We’re going to be using oil, and we’re going to be taking oil. We’re getting oil prices down, and we’re going to be giving money to Venezuela, which they desperately need,” Trump spelt out his plans to the journalists and assured them Venezuela will be getting the money it needs; he mentioned it is a dire situation for the country.

Trump noted how a life-size replica of the compound where the operation was to be executed was created at a military facility in Kentucky.

US forces trained with 'life-size replica' before capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

The US successfully captured Venezuelan President Maduro in January 2026 through Operation Absolute Resolve. Whether similar methods could work in Greenland faces major obstacles: NATO protection, international law, and logistical challenges not present in Venezuela.

Could the US "Venezuela-style" operation happen in Greenland?

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US forces trained with 'life-size replica' before capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

Could the US "Venezuela-style" operation happen in Greenland?